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  1. Reddit by annndaction12 Jan 7th

    Self-tape thoughts from a director

    DGA director here currently casting 8 roles for a 3-spot comedy campaign. All the initial casting submissions I review to make a callback list are self-tapes now because of covid, so I'm evaluating probably 150 clips from different actors. Probably 5 will...

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  2. Reddit by Feeling_Hawk_8715 Jan 7th

    Any advice is appreciated.

    I moved to Los Angeles from chicago in august. To chase the dream of being an actor. At the ripe young age of 37. I have trained extensively in chicago with little luck of grabbing an agent worth a damn. When I say this she would just send me voiceover...

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  3. Reddit by apsibkn Jan 7th

    Grade 10 - Career Choice Question

    Based in Ontario. Hi. I’m a grade 10 student with a question regarding a career choice. I really want to pursue acting when I grow up because I have so much fun whenever I do it, and I’m not into it because of money. I just want to do it but my parents told...

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  4. Reddit by Cultural-Service8890 Jan 7th

    30 Korean female wants to break into Hollywood

    What are the chances of a Korean female actress breaking into the Hollywood industry? Should I go for it? yolo?! If yes, should I go to New York or Los Angeles? How do I start getting my feet wet? Any best strategies let me know!

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  5. Reddit by ShiningAway Jan 6th

    2022 resolutions

    I made my first post here back in mid 2020. I was a senior in high school back then with a burning desire to act, even though I didn't know where I belonged in the community or what acting even was. It's been almost 2 years since "acting professionally" first...

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  6. Reddit by HuckleberryFin134 Jan 6th

    Good Acting classes in Los Angeles, California

    Hello California actors! What are some of the best acting studios or acting coaches found in Los Angeles? I’m a 20 year old actor trying to get some great training in the city! Also, open to suggestions to great theaters to get experience as well! Grateful...

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  7. Reddit by AutoModerator Jan 6th

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

    Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

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  8. Reddit by Inevitable-Union7691 Jan 6th

    Casting

    hey, I've worked as a casting agent on Some stuff. I thought you guys might wanna know that being absent is way worse than being a bad actor. Most casting directors can find somewhere to put "bad" actors that best suits their talents. Being absent just means...

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  9. Reddit by Opening-Race6586 Jan 6th

    PERCY JACKSON OPEN CALL

    Can I still apply for the role of Annabeth who is supposed to be 12 even though I‘m already 18 because compared to me being 12 I really didn‘t change at all except for my height. I‘ve read about many actors applying for Percy Jackson on Reddit and I was also...

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  10. Reddit by actresswhowrites Jan 6th

    How much progress should I have made in a year?

    I’ve been acting since February 2021, and while I have grown a bit, I feel like I have a long way from being a truly good actor. I don’t believe I have unrealistic expectations, I don’t expect to have Viola Davis skill or anything after such a short time or...

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